In any employment dispute between an employer and an employee, the outcome is never predetermined. It is possible that either side could secure a ruling in its favour. That said, there are various reasons that at various points one side might be more likely to succeed...
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Month: October 2015
Proposed legislation focuses on workplace accident investigations
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Oct 19, 2015 | Workplace Accidents
Despite many employers taking steps to prevent workplace accidents from occurring, they do still happen. Sometimes they result in employees suffering serious injuries necessitating time away from work. While in time those injuries may heal, other times a worker could...
Not all claims filed with CHRT deemed discrimination
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Oct 9, 2015 | Labour And Employment Law
When employees in British Columbia feels that they were victims of discrimination in the workplace, they may be able to file a human rights complaint with the British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal, or with the Canadian Human Rights Commission. If the employee is able...
Proper Investigation should be conducted before employee is fired
On Behalf of Overholt Law LLP | Oct 5, 2015 | Wrongful Termination
There are many reasons why employees could find themselves without a job. One reason which often arises in the context of dismissals for just cause is where the employee is accused of being dishonest with the employer. Of course, what constitutes just cause for...